We are seeking an experienced operations focused Process Engineer for our large combustion devices and nozzle assembly integration assembly and thermal processing area. This position supports tube stacking of rocket engine nozzles, assembly processes in an environmentally controlled room, application of braze foiling, thermal processing operations, fit-up of tubes, chambers, throats, rings, and other metal fitting and fabrication processes. This position is at our Space Systems headquarters in Canoga Park, CA.

This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

Typical duties include, but are not limited to

40% - Develop, document, and implement fabrication and assembly practices for rocket engine component assembly. Develop and document best practices to support production. Work closely with management, the bargaining unit work force, and engineering to solve on the shop floor assembly and fabrication issues.

25% - Write work instructions to clearly communicate process steps to skilled hourly mechanics and inspectors. Lead cross-functional team members to interpret hardware processing requirements. Coordinate technical support to ensure processes meet or exceed drawing and specification requirements. Maintaining tooling and work center readiness (calibration and preventative maintenance plans). Lead cross-functional team members to interpret hardware processing requirements. Coach and mentor mechanics to ensure processes and instructions are understood

25% - Develop strategies and implement actions to achieve quality, cost, and performance improvement goals. Assist in analysis and development of solutions to specific manufacturing problems utilizing manufacturing engineering techniques and data analyzes: such as specification of tooling and organization of work flow, prepare process flow diagrams, lead Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), RRCA, process hazards analysis, job safety analysis and use systematic approach and tools to identify root causes and problem solving. Accurately report problems, solutions, and results, in concise written and oral communications. Use Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to continuously improve processes. Leading relentless root cause analysis investigations while striving for mistake-proof Level 1 corrective and preventive actions.

10% - Identifying, reporting, and eliminating unsafe acts & unsafe conditions within the work centers.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering/technical discipline and five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have direct shop floor level experience in fabrication and or assembly of aerospace components.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to organize and complete projects, objectives, and tasks.
• Experience working in clean rooms and managing FOD elimination/FOD controls is preferred.
• Working knowledge or experience with heat treating, brazing, annealing, stress relieving, and HIP bonding aerospace components and materials is preferred.
• Experience and an understanding of atmospheric furnaces and vacuum furnaces is preferred
• Must be capable of working with a diverse team and collaborating in a cross-functional organization to deliver results.
• The ability to adapt in a dynamically changing environment
• Must be proficient with utilizing Microsoft Office software suite.
• Experience with cryogenic operations and experience with resistance welding preferred
• Experience working in a bargaining unit environment is also desired.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.